My first beetle build - 1971.

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Got my car back from the spray painter and I must say he did a very good job.

Today I installed the new wheels and the chrome beading on the red and black split.

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Re: My first beetle build - 1971.

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Looking good, See you have a possible taker for the Beetle already...

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Yip. Shame she is helping a lot with fixing her up.
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So I got a bit of rust surprise as soon I started removing the tar boards underneath the driver seat. Cleaned the rust up with a grinder, treated it with rustoleum and fiberglassed the holes.

The rest of the pan looks solid except for this spot.

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So I guess it is time for a bit of an update. I had all my local beetle buddies over to assist me with installing the engine and getting her firing up. (Bribed them with beer :D )

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Engine in:
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I also installed some sound deadening. I went with the roof repair products because of budget and not enough evidence found that it doesn't work.

Also started with my carpets. I went over to my local ceramic tile shop and bought some edge trim that is normally used on stairs. Took some modification but now I have some door sills for beetle :D on a budget :twisted:

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Looks good keep the pics flowing
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nice work!
Sound deadening should make a massive difference.
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The red and black looks great. Will be waiting to see it on the road.
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Slowly but surely getting my dash back together ....
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My carpets done and roof done .... will post some pictures tomorrow
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Looking good there !


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Pics of roof and carpets as promised:

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thats a lot of red, but its looking pretty good!
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Re: My first beetle build - 1971.

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At least it is not pink like someone else's.
Looks good
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Re: My first beetle build - 1971.

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Piet wrote:At least it is not pinkImage like someone else's.
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